Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Lego unveils wheelchair user

According to an article in the Guardian, toy maker Lego has created a mini-figure who uses a wheelchair and a service dog. The minifigure was spotted at the Nuremberg and London toy fairs.

To read the article, please visit: http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/27/lego-unveils-disabled-minifigure-promobricks-nuremberg-toy-fair?CMP=share_btn_tw

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Dolls with disabilities

A British toy maker is now making dolls that look just like their owners--disabilities and all. Makie has so far made dolls that use hearing aids, a cane, and one that has a facial birthmark. And according to their blog, they're now working on making a wheelchair.

The dolls ship from the U.K. to the U.S. and all over the world. Check it out at:
https://mymakie.com/

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Toys

The holidays are upon us! First comes that wonderful meal and the opportunity to give thanks, and then comes the madness of the gift-buying season. If you have young ones with a disability in your life, you might be wondering what to buy for them this year. A quick search brings up a lot of different places that offer gifts for children with disabilities. Here a just a few to get you started:

Still don't know what to buy? Here are a few guides to help narrow your search: